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Medium Rare to Open up in Old Yanni’s Space in Cleveland Park Monday

Published March 23, 2011 at 4:30PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:32PM

I’ll admit that I will always miss Yanni’s at 3500 Connecticut Ave, NW. However I do admit that the Post’s Tom Sietsema description of Medium Rare sounds good too:

“There will be a single feature — steak frites — on the menu, although a meatless entrée will be available for vegetarians.”

He tweets:

“Just in: “We’re open on Monday,” says Mark Bucher, owner of the steak-only Medium Rare in Cleveland Park.”

We’ll def. be judging them in a few weeks. I’m eager to take a taste. Though the Yanni’s sign is really just taunting me now…

Judging Restaurants – Lavandou

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 16, 2011 at 12:00PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:32PM

Lavandou is located at 3321 Connecticut Ave NW in Cleveland Park. They just completed a nice facade renovation which is subtle but looks good.

I’m intrigued by their all you can eat mussels available on Tuesday. You can see their menus here. Any fans?

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 9, 2011 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:08PM

This home is located at 3432 Newark St, NW:

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The flier says:

“First time on market in 40yrs. This 1897 Waddy Wood home sits prominently across from Historic Rosedale. Elegant center staircase, Palladian windows and preserved original architectural detail in home, sited on deep wide lot.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

This 5 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $2,300,000.

Sweet.

And for those looking for mega porn 2509 Foxhall Rd, NW is going for $10,750,000. Unfortunately it is unfurnished but for the curious you can see a virtual tour here.

Dear PoP – Beware Speeding Trap at 2600 block of Porter St NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 1, 2011 at 2:30PM

Speed trap near guerrilla art we looked at back in Nov. ’10.

“Dear PoP,

A few weeks ago I got a speeding ticket on the 2600(ish) block of Porter St NW. The officer claims I was doing 48 mph in a 30 mph. I was heading downhill east towards Columbia Heights. I recognize I *may* have been doing more than the posted 30 mph. In fact, I wasn’t even aware what the speed limit was. I got the ticket which included a lot of officer attitude and went on my way. It wasn’t until a few days ago that I encountered 3 (yes, 3) other people who all received 48 mph in a 30 mph by the same officer in the same area over the last 2 month period.

Coincidence? Maybe. Speed trap? Certainly. I can’t help to wonder if the officer issued tickets for 48 mph which may be the max limit…20+ over the speed limit is wreckless driving. 18 over probably carries the highest penalty for a speeding ticket- $150.

Have other folks in PoPville received similiar tickets? Do you advise I show up in court to try and get it reduced?”

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 23, 2011 at 3:00PM

This rental is located at 3032 Rodman St NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“Walk into this well lit wall to wall carpeted apartment!! Newly renovated kitchen with dishwasher, updated ceiling fans, and approx 720sq ft.
This apartment is available for March 15th.
Enjoy the residential location, small community, and cozy apartment!
On site laundry facilities, controlled access entry, 24hr emergency maintenance, and on site parking($85 monthly).
Walk to the metro, eateries, shops, banks, cleaners, spas, and much more!”

$1550 sound right for this 1 bedroom?

Judging Restaurants – Byblos Deli

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2011 at 12:00PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:32PM

Byblos Deli is located at 3414 Connecticut Ave NW in Cleveland Park. I’ll be honest when I was eager for a gyro I’d just hit the now closed Yanni’s up the block. But the time has come to search for another delicious gyro in this neck of the woods. I’ve learned downtown Greek Deli is the way to go. But what’s the word on the gyros at Byblos? Any other good items to try out? You can see their menu here.

Judging Buildings – Homes in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 4, 2011 at 4:00PM

I’ve always thought this was a peculiar home in Cleveland Park – I’m 92% sure that it is a single home (combined with the bungalow on the left). It now looks like there might be some renovations about to happen. Does anyone know what this arrow means? Do you think they’ll demo the structure to the right? Do you think they should?

Sushi Sushi becoming Bistrot Le Zinc

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2011 at 4:30PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:32PM

Sushi Sushi was located at 3714 Macomb St. NW just off Wisconsin Avenue. It will be combined with the storefront at 3712 Macomb St. to become Bistrot Le Zinc.

According to a recent liquor license application it will be a:

“French bistro serving lunch and dinner. No live entertainment – background music will be provided. Sidewalk Café with 20 seats. Seating capacity is 68. Total occupancy load is 68.”

Sounds cool but I will miss the fish mural…

7-11 Opens at 4221 Connecticut Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2011 at 4:30PM

Thanks to a reader for sending the photo. Is this right next to where the Taco Bell used to be?

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Ripple Expands in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2011 at 4:30PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:32PM

We learned back in Nov. that Ripple would be expanding into the old Foot Solutions space at 3415 Connecticut Ave, NW. For those who remember the bar Aroma, it is a wild transformation of 3417 Conn. Ave but it looks great and the expansion mirrors the original space. Anyone try them out yet? You can see their menus here.